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Updated June 2026 · SSA Public
State Profile
North Dakota
ND · Region DEN
DDS approval rate
45.4%
+5.6 pts vs national
DDS approval rate
45.4%
National: 39.8%
3-year change
-0.1 pts
Annual receipts
3,904
FY2024
Hearing offices
1
4 ALJs
Latest monthly DDS data · 2026-03
Initial receipts
214
Initial determinations
281
Initial allowance rate
42.0%
Initial pending
1,416
Recon determinations
59
Recon allowance rate
15.3%
Hearing offices in North Dakota
| Office | Rank | Processing days | Pending | Approval | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARGO | 9 | 227 | 1,468 | 63.3% | 4 |
ALJs in North Dakota (4)
Sorted by approval rate.
| Judge | Office | Approval | Decisions | Awards | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosten, Brenda | FARGO | 72.6% | 274 | 199 | |
| Hlaudy, Richard | FARGO | 63.7% | 281 | 179 | |
| Stuber, Chris | FARGO | 56.9% | 260 | 148 | |
| Ambuehl, Christel | FARGO | 53.8% | 106 | 57 |
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